A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CRICKET BATS AND KNOCKING IN
Oct 20, 2022
Grade 1 willow -English willow of the highest grade. Similar to the above, but with a somewhat wider grain and occasionally a faint crimson border.
Grade 2 willow — Unbleached English willow in grade 2 with a few small flaws, red wood on the edge, and a little wavy grain.
Grade 3 willow: Some of these bats will be made of English willow that has been bleached to hide additional defects and uneven grain.
Grade 4 willow is bleached English willow that is marketed as “non-oil” and frequently coated with a protective covering.
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